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Locknut (Housing Cover) Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Temporarily attach the tie rod to the steering rack.
  2. Tighten the locknut.

    Tightening Torque 

    1. 20-29 N.m {2.1-2.9 kgf.m, 15-21 ft-lbf} 
    Fig 1: Tightening Locknut
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